The Classical Music Minute

Francis Poulenc: The Man and His Music


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Francis Poulenc: The Man and His Music in 60 Seconds. Take a minute to get the scoop!

Fun Fact
Poulenc adored Parisian cabarets and often slipped their cheeky harmonic twists into his classical works. After a friend accused him of being “too frivolous,” he replied, “You must take me as I am—Ravel for breakfast and a good music-hall number for dessert.” 

About Steven, Host
Steven is a Canadian composer & actor living in Toronto. Through his music, he creates a range of works, with an emphasis on the short-form genre—his muse being to offer the listener both the darker and more satiric shades of human existence. If you're interested, please check out his music website for more. Member of the Canadian League Of Composers.

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